# Paper Component Toys The 'Papier Machine' Printed Circuits are Compiled in a Book By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuits References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/11/this-childrens-book-has-printed-circuits/) & [papiermachine.io](https://www.papiermachine.io/) The 'Papier Machine' printed circuits are a series of toys that are made of simple components and paper to provide a simple yet highly amusing piece of equipment that will perform a number of different things. Coming in a book of 13 in total, the [paper components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery) are capable of sensing humidity, mass, wind and color to serve a number of different tasks for playing games and beyond. The 'Papier Machine' printed circuits are the design work of Marion Pinaffo and Raphaël Pluvinage, and show off just what's possible with paper and some [simple electronic components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commi-board). The 'Papier Machine' toys boast colorful designs that accent the circuits to be as charming as possible for [DIYers of all ages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) to make and enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper Component Toys:** Simple components and paper-based toys that perform a variety of tasks - **DIY Electronics:** Designing fun and sophisticated electronic devices using simple parts and tools - **Educational Toys:** Toys that incorporate science and engineering concepts for kids to explore ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturing simple and affordable electronic toys for children and DIY enthusiasts - **Education:** Developing educational electronic toys to teach children science and engineering concepts - **Electronics Retail:** Selling creative and DIY electronic kits for enthusiasts through retail outlets ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md)